Undoing the Ugly

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you, readers, that what I post here are my thoughts, not yours. You don’t have to agree with what I say, but you know I am right. With that said...

Are you tired of the visual pollution that populates the streets and spaces around you? Do you contribute to this pollution?

I genuinely believe that everyone should love themselves, be proud of who they are and have great self-esteem. But that doesn’t give you an excuse to be a hot mess. Based on my observations, it seems that if everyone put in just a little more effort, it would go a long way. Society could be significantly less ugly, with small changes.

First and foremost – hygiene. Please bathe, clean yourself and keep everything fresh, regularly. Furthermore, groom - you need to start with a good hair cut. Go to a proper stylist, they will help you. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time fussing with your hair, ask for a low maintenance cut. This is the foundation for looking fabulous. Gents, keep the facial hair under control.

Next, clothes. I promise that you know at least one person who has a good sense of fashion and style. If you can’t figure it out for yourself, ask someone to help you. There are some fashion essentials that can provide the basic structure of a respectable wardrobe. A key concept to wearing clothes that appears to elude many people is a proper fit. Maybe you should watch a few episodes of “What Not to Wear” – they are all about dressing the body you have. I know that sometimes as your body changes, you don’t want to buy new clothes, but believe me when I say you should. Now an important tip for my ladies: Get a bra that fits! There is no reason your boobs should be droopy or lumpy. This is an important investment, so don’t be frugal in this department.

Please keep your pyjamas, sweat pants, crocs, ripped/dirty apparel, etc behind the closed doors of your home.

The extras. Girls if you are going wear makeup, do it properly. Again, if you need help, get a consultation and keep it simple, do not over do it. Same with accessories and anything else involved in creating your “look”. In addition, I know how hard it is to part with some of your favourite things, but it is very important to recognize when something has been around too long to be seen in public.

I’m not suggesting that you change everything and strive to be a super model. This is about modification, and small improvements. You don’t need to be a fashion icon, just presentable.

Keep it pretty people!